Arc of the Nature Coast seeks volunteers to help with Christmas dance

VOLUNTEER FOR ARC PARTY: Arc of the Nature Coast is seeking volunteers to assist with its annual Christmas dance, which will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Arc's Education Center at 6495 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill.

The event is for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and will include music by PJ the DJ, pizza, drinks and snacks, as well as a gift from Santa. The cost is $5 for those wishing to attend the dance.

Those wishing to help with the party, which can draw more than 200 guests, may contact Nancy Stubbs at (352) 544-2322, ext. 109, or nstubbs@thearc-nature coast.org.

STAGE WEST AUDITIONS: Auditions for Love, Sex and the IRS will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 1 p.m. Dec. 15 at Stage West Community Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill.

The cast includes two men ages 25 to 35, three men age 40 and older, two women ages 25 to 35 and one woman between 45 and 60.

There will be readings from the script.

The director is Leanne Germann. Shows will be on weekends April 11-21. For information, send email to Germann at leannegermann@bellsouth.net.

GET TICKETS FOR SOUP-A-THON: The St. Frances Cabrini Knights of Columbus are selling tickets for the annual soup-a-thon, which will be Jan. 12 in Xavier Hall at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 5030 Mariner Blvd.

There will be four seating times: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1:30 to 3 p.m., 3:30 to 5 p.m. or 5:30 to 7 p.m. There are 64 restaurants scheduled to participate and provide their signature soups.

Tickets are $5 per person, which allows for all the soup one can eat, one cup at a time, during the designated ticket time. No carry-outs will be allowed.

Tickets tend to sell out quickly. No tickets will be available at the door. Tickets may be purchased in the parish hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, or call (352) 683-9202.

Tickets may also be purchased from Jack at (352) 686-9767, Frank at (352) 398-9942 or John at (352) 596-4709.